Lavello

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Comune di Lavello

Location of Lavello in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Basilicata
Province Potenza (PZ)
Elevation 313 m (1,027 ft)
Area 132 km² (51 sq mi)
Population (as of 31-05-07)
 - Total 13,694
 - Density 104/km² (269/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 41°3′0″N, 15°48′0″E
Gentilic Lavellesi
Dialing code 0972
Postal code 85024
Frazioni Gaudiano
Patron San Mauro
 - Day 2 May
Website: http://www.comune.lavello.pz.it/

Lavello is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the region of Basilicata of southern Italy.

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[edit] Geography

The comune is bordered by Ascoli Satriano (FG), Canosa di Puglia (BA), Cerignola (FG), Melfi, Minervino Murge (BA), Montemilone, Rapolla, Venosa

[edit] History

[edit] Famous citizens

Pasquale Di Pinto, World Karate Champion,[citation needed] was born in Lavello.

[edit] Notes and references